‹ Back to results
Single-Engine Piston

1982 CESSNA 152

🕒 Listed 7 days ago
$60,000
fyiEstimate $70,000–$72,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Cessna 152 listings ($61,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
  • Airframe time -3,041 hr vs comps +6.1%
  • Engine time -392 hr vs comps +3.1%
  • ADS-B (33% of comps) +1.7%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1982
11,918 hrs
—
—
LYCOMING O-235
1
—
—

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 152
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time11,918 hrs
Engine time1,000 SMOH
ADS-BYes
Inspection100hr
AirworthyYes
ADS-B

Engines & propellers

Airframe

Airframe total time
19000 hrs

Engine

Time since major overhaul
1000 hrs

Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.

Description

1982 Cessna 152 – N939ACOffered for sale is N939AC, a 1982 Cessna 152 featuring a classic green and white exterior and powered by the dependable Lycoming O-235 series engine. Known for its economical operation, straightforward maintenance, and excellent handling characteristics, the Cessna 152 is a proven platform for flight training and personal flying.This two-seat aircraft is an excellent option for flight schools looking to expand their training fleet or private owners seeking an affordable, reliable aircraft for recreational flying and time building.Aircraft Details:- Year: 1982- Make/Model: Cessna 152- Registration: N939AC- Serial Number: 15285612- Engine: Lycoming O-235 Series- Exterior: Green and White- Seating: 2- TTAF: 19000- TSMOH: 1000

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

See prices & suppliers ›
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.

See prices & suppliers ›

Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

Checking FAA service difficulty reports…

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Checking airworthiness directives…

How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna 152 lands versus other Cessna 152 listings on fyiAero.

Price

50th pct
$59k$95kThis aircraft · $60k

$60k · 50th percentile of 6 listings

Airframe time

57th pct
3,54019,542This aircraft · 11,918

11,918 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 7 listings

Engine time

43rd pct
7003,000This aircraft · 1,000

1,000 hours since major overhaul · 43rd percentile of 7 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year1982
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model152
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesVFR

Airframe

Total Time11,918.3
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-235
Engine 1 Time1,000 SMOH
Engine TBO2400

Avionics

ADS-B EquippedYes

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusFlight School Owned. Regular 50, 100 hour and Annual Inspections as well as specialty corrosion inspections.
AirworthyYes

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 152

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 152 (not this specific airframe).

$13,734annual budget · 150 hrs/yr
$56variable cost / hour
$0.53cost per nm
7.0gph fuel burn
$64,547avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $70,000–$72,000

Performance & dimensions

Range315 nm
Cruise speed107 kts · 123 mph
Takeoff / landing725.0 / 475.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 152 seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.

Range from base

Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›